Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
14 recipes
Agua de Jamaica
A refreshing Mexican drink with a rich ruby color, tangy hibiscus flavor, and gentle sweetness.
Shrimp Aguachile
A zesty Mexican appetizer of raw shrimp marinated in fresh lime juice with chili, cilantro, crisp cucumber and red onion.
Vanilla Atole
A thick Mexican corn drink made with milk, vanilla, and piloncillo — warming, with a silky, creamy texture.
Bean and Cheese Gorditas
Warm, thick corn cakes filled with soft mashed pinto beans and stretchy Mexican cheese — a homemade take on the popular Mexican street food.
Black Bean and Cheese Enfrijoladas
Soft corn tortillas rolled with filling and generously coated in a velvety black bean sauce, served with queso fresco, cream, and onion.
Frijoles de la Olla
Tender Mexican pinto beans, slow-cooked in a fragrant broth with onion, garlic and epazote.
Shrimp al Mojo de Ajo
Juicy Mexican shrimp in a fragrant garlic mojo, where mellow garlic and olive oil bring out the sweetness of the seafood.
Mexican Rice Pudding
Creamy Mexican rice pudding with raisins and a warm hint of cinnamon, delicious served either warm or well chilled.
Nachos with Dips
Crispy corn tortilla chips baked under a layer of melted cheddar with black beans and jalapeño, served with guacamole, sour cream and tomato salsa — a favorite Mexican party snack.
Nopales with Egg
A traditional Mexican breakfast with tender nopales, eggs, tomatoes, onion, and fresh cilantro.
Veracruz-style Fish
Tender white fish fillet simmered in a rich tomato sauce with olives, capers, and jalapeño — a vibrant classic from the Veracruz coast.
Huevos Rancheros
A classic Mexican breakfast featuring crispy corn tortillas, fried eggs with runny yolks, a smooth bean puree, and a thick, spicy ranchera salsa.
Chilaquiles Verdes
Crispy corn tortillas quickly simmered in a bright tomatillo-serrano salsa, served with eggs, crema and Mexican fresh cheese.
Churros with Chocolate Sauce
Crispy golden churros made from choux pastry, rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with a thick chocolate sauce for dipping — a classic Mexican dessert.